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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#76AAE5 — Sky Blue
#76AAE5 is a light saturated blue sitting at 212° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #76AAE5
- f2f7fd
- cbdef5
- a3c6ee
- 7cade6
- 5495df
- 2d7cd7
- 2266b3
- 1b4f8c
- 133964
- 0c233d
- 040c15
Color schemes using #76AAE5
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#76AAE5 FAQ
What color is #76AAE5?
#76AAE5 is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 68% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #76AAE5?
#76AAE5 is rgb(118, 170, 229) in RGB, hsl(212, 68%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 26%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #76AAE5?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.65:1.
What colors go well with #76AAE5?
Its direct complement is #E5B176. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E57A76 and #E1E576 gives you contrast without the vibration.